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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As far as the townspeople can tell, the new neighbor originally comes from where?
(a) Ontario.
(b) Toronto.
(c) Winnipeg.
(d) Quebec.

2. What reputation does the neighbor have with the townspeople of Winnipeg?
(a) They think he's a coward and a bully.
(b) They are afraid of him.
(c) They don't know anything about him.
(d) They think he is kind and friendly.

3. How does William MacDonald feel about the new neighbor?
(a) He wants to be friends with the man.
(b) He's not fond of the man.
(c) He hopes the man will stay awhile.
(d) He thinks the man is annoying.

4. Why does Burton decide not to shoot the male badger?
(a) He forgot to pack bullets.
(b) He forgot his rifle.
(c) He doesn't want to alert neighbors.
(d) He doesn't want to put a hole in the pelt.

5. While examining the mouse skull abandoned by the hawk, Ben discovers what?
(a) An anthill.
(b) The mouse's tail.
(c) An interesting plant.
(d) The mouse's nest.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter Three opens, what has prompted the string of visitors to the MacDonald farm?

2. The MacDonalds have an argument after their new neighbor leaves in Chapter One. About what are they arguing?

3. How does Esther ask Ben to respond to the new neighbor?

4. How long does the male badger struggle in the trap before Burton finds him?

5. In Chapter Four, how much longer will it be before the baby badgers are ready to try solid food?

(see the answer key)

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